City Of London (UK Parliament Constituency)
The City of London was a United Kingdom Parliamentary constituency. It was a constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of England then of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800 and of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1950.
Read more about City Of London (UK Parliament Constituency): Boundaries and Boundary Changes, Members of Parliament 1660-1950, Elections, Parliament of Great Britain Election Results 1713–1800, Parliament of The United Kingdom Election Results (4 Seats) 1801–1885, Parliament of The United Kingdom Election Results (2 Seats) 1885–1950
Famous quotes containing the words city, london and/or parliament:
“A million people—manners free and superb—open
voices—hospitality—the most courageous and friendly young men,
City of hurried and sparkling waters! city of spires and masts!
City nested in bays! my city!”
—Walt Whitman (1819–1892)
“You owe me ten shillings,
Say the bells of St. Helen’s.
When will you pay me?
Say the bells of Old Bailey.
When I grow rich,
Say the bells of Shoreditch.
Pray when will that be?
Say the bells of Stepney.
I am sure I don’t know,
Says the great bell of Bow.”
—Unknown. The Bells of London (l. 13–22)
“What is the historical function of Parliament in this country? It is to prevent the Government from governing.”
—George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)